Episodes

  • Neil Forsyth

    Neil Forsyth
    Oct 29 2026
    This week on Not Another Football Podcast, we’re joined by award-winning Scottish writer and screenwriter Neil Forsyth. Neil sits down with Jackie McNamara and Simon Donnelly to look back on his career in writing, from how he first got started to becoming one of Scotland’s most successful television writers. He reflects on the incredible success of Legends, the inspiration behind the series and the journey of bringing the story to the screen. The conversation also explores Neil’s love of football and his lifelong passion for Dundee United, sharing stories about supporting the club and the role football has played throughout his life. Neil also discusses the highs and lows of working in television, the creative process behind his writing and some of the experiences that have shaped his career along the way. Another brilliant conversation packed with stories about football, television, creativity and the journey from an aspiring writer to an established name in the entertainment industry.

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    55 mins
  • Cooney & Danny

    Cooney & Danny
    Oct 19 2026
    This week on Not Another Football Podcast, we’re joined by musical duo Cooney & Danny.Jackie McNamara and Simon Donnelly first met the pair at Rosie Maguire’s in Cabo Roig earlier this year while filming episodes with Peter Grant, Alan Thompson, Joe Miller and Tommy Johnson.Now, Cooney & Danny sit down with Jackie and Simon to share their journey in music, from their early days performing to travelling the world and building a successful career doing what they love.They reflect on some of the incredible places their music has taken them, the experiences they’ve had along the way and how their love of football has helped shape their careers and open doors to new opportunities.The conversation also explores the close connection between football and music, the characters they’ve met on their travels and plenty of stories from life on the road.Another brilliant conversation packed with stories about football, music, friendship and turning a passion into a career.

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    37 mins
  • George Bowie

    George Bowie
    Oct 12 2026
    This week on Not Another Football Podcast, we’re joined by legendary Scottish radio DJ George Bowie. George sits down with Jackie McNamara and Simon Donnelly to look back on an incredible 38-year career in radio, from his early days at Radio Clyde to becoming one of the most recognisable voices in Scottish broadcasting. He reflects on how his journey in radio began, the experiences that shaped his career and the rise of GBX, which has become a huge part of Scotland’s dance music scene. George also shares some brilliant stories from behind the microphone, revealing the best and worst guests he’s interviewed over the years and some of the unforgettable moments from nearly four decades on the airwaves. Away from music and radio, George talks about his lifelong love of Greenock Morton, his passion for football and what supporting his hometown club means to him. A brilliant conversation packed with stories about football, music, radio and the characters George has met throughout his remarkable career.

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    45 mins
  • Bee Inspired

    Bee Inspired
    Oct 5 2026
    This week on Not Another Football Podcast, we’re joined by Steven Robb and Mark Corcoran the former footballers behind one of Scotland’s biggest clothing success stories, Bee Inspired. They sit down with Jackie McNamara and Simon Donnelly to look back on their football careers, the experiences they had in the game and how their lives eventually took them in a completely different direction. The conversation explores how the idea for Bee Inspired came about, the early days of building the clothing brand and the journey that saw it grow from an idea between former footballers into a hugely successful business. They also open up about the other side of that journey, discussing how and why their association with Bee Inspired ultimately came to an end and what life has looked like since stepping away from the brand they helped create. From the football pitch to building a major clothing business, this is a fascinating conversation about football, friendship, business and knowing when it’s time to move on to the next chapter.

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    35 mins
  • Mark Sharp

    Mark Sharp
    Sep 28 2026
    This week on Not Another Football Podcast, we’re joined by Mark Sharp, frontman of Mark Sharp & the Bicycle Thieves.Mark sits down with Jackie McNamara and Simon Donnelly to talk about his love of music, the journey of the band and the experiences that have shaped his career so far.He looks back on some of the biggest moments along the way, including supporting Lewis Capaldi and what it was like sharing the stage with one of Scotland’s biggest artists.But before music took over, football was a huge part of Mark’s life. He talks about his time playing in Falkirk’s youth setup, his experiences as a young footballer and the path that eventually took him away from the pitch and towards music.The conversation brings together two of Mark’s biggest passions, as he shares stories about football, performing, life on the road and building a career in music.Another brilliant conversation about chasing your ambitions, whether it’s on the pitch or on the stage.

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    37 mins
  • Michael Stewart

    Michael Stewart
    Sep 21 2026
    This week on Not Another Football Podcast, we’re joined by former Scotland international Michael Stewart. Michael sits down with Jackie McNamara and Simon Donnelly to look back on his football career, from leaving Scotland as a youngster to joining one of the biggest clubs in the world, Manchester United. He reflects on life at Old Trafford, the experience of developing alongside some of the country’s best players and what it was like trying to break into a Manchester United first team packed with world-class talent. Michael also talks about his decision to return to Scotland, the next chapter of his career and the experiences that followed as he established himself in Scottish football. The conversation covers the highs and lows of life as a professional footballer, the decisions that shaped his career and his journey from a young player at Manchester United to representing Scotland at international level. Another fascinating conversation packed with stories from Michael’s life in the game.

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    59 mins
  • James Gardner

    James Gardner
    Sep 14 2026
    This week on Not Another Football Podcast, we’re joined by comedian James Gardner.James sits down with Jackie McNamara and Simon Donnelly to talk about his journey into comedy, how he found his feet on the stand-up circuit and the career that eventually led him to making people laugh for a living.He talks about the football reels that have become a huge part of his online content, where the ideas come from and why Scottish football provides him with no shortage of material.A lifelong Celtic fan, James also discusses his love for the club, his experiences following Celtic and the relationship between football and comedy.The conversation also looks back on James’ varied career before and alongside stand-up, from working in television presenting to selling windows, and some of the unexpected twists and turns that eventually helped lead him towards comedy.A brilliant conversation about football, comedy, Celtic and taking the long way round to finding the career you love.

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    54 mins
  • Frank Gilhooley

    Frank Gilhooley
    Sep 7 2026
    This week on Not Another Football Podcast, we’re joined by Scottish actor Frank Gilhooley. Frank sits down with Jackie McNamara and Simon Donnelly to look back on his career in television and acting, sharing stories from some of the roles and productions that have shaped his journey. He opens up about the reality of life as an actor and discusses some of the more difficult and challenging roles he has taken on, including what it takes to portray characters and stories that deal with serious subject matter. Away from acting, Frank talks about his charity work abroad and the experiences that have given him a very different perspective on life outside of the entertainment industry. The conversation also covers football, life away from the screen and plenty of stories from a fascinating career. A brilliant chat about acting, challenging roles, giving back and the experiences that have shaped Frank both on and off screen.

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    1 hr and 3 mins